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| image = [[Image:Suffren (Destroyer) TRO3057r.png|191px]]
 
| image = [[Image:Suffren (Destroyer) TRO3057r.png|191px]]
 
| name = ''Suffren''
 
| name = ''Suffren''
| manufacturer = [[ComStar]] [[Titan Yards]]
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| manufacturer = [[Titan Yards]], [[ComStar]]<ref name="TRO:3057r122"/>
 
| Use = Destroyer
 
| Use = Destroyer
 
| Tech Base = Star League
 
| Tech Base = Star League
| Cost = 14,418,612,000 Cbills
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| Cost = 14,418,612,000 C-bills{{cn}}
 
| Introduced = [[3062]]
 
| Introduced = [[3062]]
 
| production year=3062
 
| production year=3062
| year reference=<ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5159/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
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| year reference= <ref>''[http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/5159/ MUL online date for the ''{{PAGENAME}}'']''</ref>
 
| Mass = 540,000 tons
 
| Mass = 540,000 tons
 
| Length = 590 meters
 
| Length = 590 meters
| Sail Diameter = 1200 meters
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| Sail Diameter = 1,200 meters
 
| Fuel = 4,000 tons
 
| Fuel = 4,000 tons
 
| Burn Rate = 39.52
 
| Burn Rate = 39.52
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| KF Drive Integrity = 12
 
| KF Drive Integrity = 12
 
| LF Battery = Yes
 
| LF Battery = Yes
| Armament = 24 x [[ER Large Laser]]s <br> 12 x [[Large Laser]]s <br> 12 x [[Small Pulse Laser]]s <br> 4 x [[Gauss Rifle]]s <br> 8 x [[LRM-20]]s with [[Artemis IV FCS]] <br> 4 x [[NAC/20]]s <br> 4 x [[NAC/40]]s <br> 12 x [[NL45]]s <br> 2 x [[Medium NPPC]]s <br> 3 x [[Heavy NPPC]]s
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| Armament =<span></span>
| Armor = [[Ferro-Aluminum]]
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* 24x [[ER Large Laser]]
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* 12x [[Large Laser]]
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* 12x [[Small Pulse Laser]]
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* 4x [[Gauss rifle]]
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* 8x [[LRM-20]] with [[Artemis IV FCS]]
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* 4x [[NAC/20]]
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* 4x [[NAC/40]]
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* 12x [[NL45]]
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* 2x [[Medium NPPC]]
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* 3x [[Heavy NPPC]]
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| Armor = 599.5 tons [[Improved Ferro-Aluminum]]
 
| DropShip Capacity = 4
 
| DropShip Capacity = 4
| Crew = 250  
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| Crew = 250<ref name="TRO:3057r122">''Technical Readout Revised: 3057'', p. 122: "Suffren (Destroyer)"</ref>
| Grav Decks = 2, 115 and 125 meter diameters
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* 42 Officers
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* 175 Enlisted
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* 33 Gunners
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Bay Personnel: 40<br/>
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Marines: 252
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| Grav Decks = 2 (1 x 115 meters and 1 x 125 meters diameter)
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 100/150
 
| Escape Pods/Life Boats = 100/150
| Heat Sinks = 486 (972)
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| Heat Sinks = 486 [[double heat sink|double]]
 
| Structural Integrity = 60
 
| Structural Integrity = 60
| BV (1.0) = 45,152<ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 288</ref>
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| BV (1.0) = 45,152<ref name="TRO:3057r122"/><ref>''AeroTech 2 Record Sheets'', p. 288</ref>
| BV (2.0) = 65,486
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| BV (2.0) = 65,486{{cn}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Description==
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The '''''Suffren'''''-class destroyer was among the first generation of post–[[Clan Invasion]] [[WarShips]], and [[ComStar]]'s first new WarShip design since the ''[[Dante (WarShip class)|Dante]]'' in [[2941]].
  
==Description==
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The Suffren Project was initiated after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] and the subsequent [[ComStar Schism|Reformation]]. While the [[Com Guards]] had a large array of old [[SLDF]] WarShips, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] desired a vessel which would be unfamiliar to the [[Clan]] ''[[touman]]s''. The project lacked the pace of comparable [[Successor State]] WarShip programs because of these existing vessels.<ref name="TRO:3057r122"/>
The '''''Suffren'''''-class destroyer is among the first generation of post–[[Clan Invasion]] [[WarShip]]s, and [[ComStar]]'s first new WarShip design since the ''[[Dante (WarShip)|Dante]]'' in [[2941]].
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Similar to that used by the Precentor Martial to coordinate the fighting on [[Tukayyid]], virtual reality technology discovered and resolved design flaws while awaiting the [[Titan Yards]] to be upgraded to produce the most modern design possible. Such artificial WarShip enactments allowed ComStar to skip the expensive prototype stage of the class.<ref name="TRO:3057r122"/>
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The vessel's use of such materials as [[ferro-aluminum]] armor and [[double heat sink]]s marked the ''Suffren'' as the height of advanced tech, capable of unleashing and weathering impressive nose and broadside barrages, and included a [[lithium-fusion battery]] as standard.
  
Initiated after the [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Battle of Tukayyid]] and the subsequent [[ComStar Schism|Reformation]], while the [[Com Guards]] had a large array of old [[SLDF]] WarShips, [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Anastasius Focht]] desired a vessel which would not be familiar to the [[Clan]] [[Touman]]. The project lacked the pace of comparable [[Successor State]] WarShip programs because of those existing vessels, with virtual reality technology similar to that used by the Precentor Martial to coordinate the fighting on [[Tukayyid]] used to discover and resolve design flaws while waiting for the [[Titan Yards]] to be upgraded to produce the most modern design possible. Ultimately the delay led to only two examples of the class constructed prior to the loss of the Titan Yards to the [[Word of Blake]].
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While expected in [[3058]], issues delayed the introduction of the class until the early 3060s. Ultimately, only two examples were constructed prior to the loss of the Titan Yards to the [[Word of Blake]] in late 3061.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 108: "The Free Rasalhague Republic"</ref><ref>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 46: Recent Events</ref>
  
The vessel's use of such materials as [[Ferro-Aluminum]] armor and [[Double Heat Sink]]s mark the ''Suffren'' as the height of advanced tech, capable of unleashing and weathering impressive nose and broadside barrages, also including a [[Lithium-Fusion Battery]] as standard.
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Both vessels were likely lost during [[Case White]], the disastrous ComStar attack on [[Terra]] at the opening of the [[Jihad]]. One was partially restored by the [[Word of Blake]], only to be destroyed above Titan, and the class abandoned.<ref name="DOTJp89+">''Dawn of the Jihad'', pp. 89, 91: "Case White Underway!"</ref><ref name="CGLF20130118">[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,26265.msg594037.html#msg594037 Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Developer, 18 Jan 2013]</ref>
  
 
==Armament==
 
==Armament==
The ''Suffren'' features an arsenal of fairly even mix of conventional anti-aerospace and capital class weaponry. The nose bays feature two [[NAC/40]]s and a trio of [[Heavy Naval PPC]]s, twin [[Gauss Rifle]]s, eight [[ER Large Laser]]s, two [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]]s and six [[Small Pulse Laser]]s for point defense, the aft bays mirrorring the nose save for excluding the Naval PPCs. The fore and aft angles feature three [[Naval Laser 45]]s, two ER and three standard [[Large Laser]]s each, with twin [[NAC/20]]s, a [[Medium Naval PPC]], double LRM-20s and six point defense small pulse lasers mounted in each broadside.
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The ''Suffren'' featured an arsenal of a fairly even mix of conventional anti-aerospace and capital class weaponry. The nose bays featured two [[NAC/40]]s and a trio of [[heavy naval PPC]]s, twin [[Gauss rifle]]s, eight [[ER large laser]]s, two [[Artemis IV FCS]] enhanced [[LRM-20]]s and six [[small pulse laser]]s for point defense, the aft bays mirroring the nose save for excluding the naval PPCs. The fore and aft angles featured three [[naval laser 45]]s, two ER, and three standard [[large laser]]s each, with twin [[NAC/20]]s, a [[medium naval PPC]], double LRM-20s and six point defense small pulse lasers mounted in each broadside.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
Beyond its four [[DropShip]] capacity and sizable 92,727 tons of stores, the ''Suffren'' is designed to carry eight [[Small Craft]] and a full marine [[battalion]], allowing the destroyer to repel boarding attempt on itself or seize control of any non-Clan vessels with ease.
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Beyond its four [[DropShip]] capacity and sizable cargo stores, the ''Suffren'' was designed to carry eight [[small craft]] and a full [[space marine]] [[Level II]], allowing the destroyer to repel boarding attempts on itself or seize control of any non-Clan vessels with ease.
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* Bay 1: Small Craft (8), 1 door
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* Bay 2: Cargo (91,508.5 tons), 1 door
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
 
* ''[[AeroTech 2 Record Sheets]]''
* ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]'', p. 106
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* ''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]'', p. 44
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* ''[[Explorer Corps (sourcebook)|Explorer Corps]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: ComStar]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: Terra]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]'', pp. 124-125
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* ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]'', pp. 122-123
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057]]''
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3057 Revised]]''
  
  

Latest revision as of 20:23, 28 May 2024

Suffren (Destroyer) TRO3057r.png
Suffren
Production information
Manufacturer Titan Yards, ComStar[1]
Introduced 3062
Production Year 3062[2]
Use Destroyer
Tech Base Star League
Cost 14,418,612,000 C-bills[citation needed]
Technical specifications
Mass 540,000 tons
Length 590 meters
Sail Diameter 1,200 meters
Fuel 4,000 tons
Burn Rate 39.52
Safe Thrust 1.5 g
Top Thrust 2.5 g
Sail Integrity 4
KF Drive Integrity 12
LF Battery Yes
Armament
Armor 599.5 tons Improved Ferro-Aluminum
DropShip Capacity 4
Crew 250[1]
  • 42 Officers
  • 175 Enlisted
  • 33 Gunners

Bay Personnel: 40
Marines: 252

Grav Decks 2 (1 x 115 meters and 1 x 125 meters diameter)
Escape Pods/Life Boats 100/150
Heat Sinks 486 double
Structural Integrity 60
BV (1.0) 45,152[1][3]
BV (2.0) 65,486[citation needed]

Description[edit]

The Suffren-class destroyer was among the first generation of post–Clan Invasion WarShips, and ComStar's first new WarShip design since the Dante in 2941.

The Suffren Project was initiated after the Battle of Tukayyid and the subsequent Reformation. While the Com Guards had a large array of old SLDF WarShips, Precentor Martial Anastasius Focht desired a vessel which would be unfamiliar to the Clan toumans. The project lacked the pace of comparable Successor State WarShip programs because of these existing vessels.[1]

Similar to that used by the Precentor Martial to coordinate the fighting on Tukayyid, virtual reality technology discovered and resolved design flaws while awaiting the Titan Yards to be upgraded to produce the most modern design possible. Such artificial WarShip enactments allowed ComStar to skip the expensive prototype stage of the class.[1]

The vessel's use of such materials as ferro-aluminum armor and double heat sinks marked the Suffren as the height of advanced tech, capable of unleashing and weathering impressive nose and broadside barrages, and included a lithium-fusion battery as standard.

While expected in 3058, issues delayed the introduction of the class until the early 3060s. Ultimately, only two examples were constructed prior to the loss of the Titan Yards to the Word of Blake in late 3061.[4][5]

Both vessels were likely lost during Case White, the disastrous ComStar attack on Terra at the opening of the Jihad. One was partially restored by the Word of Blake, only to be destroyed above Titan, and the class abandoned.[6][7]

Armament[edit]

The Suffren featured an arsenal of a fairly even mix of conventional anti-aerospace and capital class weaponry. The nose bays featured two NAC/40s and a trio of heavy naval PPCs, twin Gauss rifles, eight ER large lasers, two Artemis IV FCS enhanced LRM-20s and six small pulse lasers for point defense, the aft bays mirroring the nose save for excluding the naval PPCs. The fore and aft angles featured three naval laser 45s, two ER, and three standard large lasers each, with twin NAC/20s, a medium naval PPC, double LRM-20s and six point defense small pulse lasers mounted in each broadside.

Cargo[edit]

Beyond its four DropShip capacity and sizable cargo stores, the Suffren was designed to carry eight small craft and a full space marine Level II, allowing the destroyer to repel boarding attempts on itself or seize control of any non-Clan vessels with ease.

  • Bay 1: Small Craft (8), 1 door
  • Bay 2: Cargo (91,508.5 tons), 1 door

See Also[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Technical Readout Revised: 3057, p. 122: "Suffren (Destroyer)"
  2. MUL online date for the Suffren
  3. AeroTech 2 Record Sheets, p. 288
  4. Shattered Sphere, p. 108: "The Free Rasalhague Republic"
  5. Field Manual: ComStar, p. 46: Recent Events
  6. Dawn of the Jihad, pp. 89, 91: "Case White Underway!"
  7. Øystein Tvedten, BattleTech Developer, 18 Jan 2013

Bibliography[edit]